Chapter 153



Chloe sauntered up to Connor and casually looped her arm through his. She tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling like a summer evening's rose, gently swaying in the breeze-utterly enchanting.

Connor's icy demeanor melted instantly, warmth spreading through his gaze. His voice was as clear and gentle as moonlight. "Oh, nothing serious, just having a deep chat with Mr. Lucas about life."

Chloe's eyebrows arched slightly, and the tiny beauty mark near her eye seemed to twinkle. She smiled, "We should get going. It's late; let's not disturb others."

"Alright."

Connor's expression turned cool again as he looked up. "Mr. Lucas, we'll take our leave."

Then, he and Chloe strolled away, arm in arm.

heart. When had they become "we" while he

want to believe it. Chloe must've been doing this

to do it for ages, during their dances, while watching fireworks... and maybe tonight, fueled by a bit of liquid

"Chloe, don't go..."

Wham!

Lucas' back as

His head hit

He lay there, stunned, staring

...Chloe.

happened. Even Connor was dumbfounded. In that split second, she had transformed into a fierce warrior, her movements swift and forceful, not holding back one bit. A second later, she was back to her lazy, composed self, making Connor wonder if

“Lucas, haven't I made myself clear? If

had already made her stance clear. She didn't want to explain further, issuing her final warning. "If

she turned and left

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